Native American and Southwest Jewelry

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February 28, 2010-Wow...its the last day of Feb. already! With all the snow this year I guess everyone is glad we are going into March...may still have more snow though. The photo of the Sheltie is my wonderful dog...her name is Kenna, which means "fair one". She is a sweetheart!

Today I will describe my:
Copper and Turquoise Spiny Oyster Charm Bracelet

Handmade Copper Charm Bracelet Features a Vintage Hallmarked Teardrop Shape Centerpiece (Marked "Copper"), with a "Quarter Moon and Steps" Southwestern Motif.

Also Attached are Tons of Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Stones, Nuggets and Beads, Along with Some Cute Spiral Copper Charms and Beads. Sturdy 5/8" Diameter Copper Toggle Clasp.

The Bracelet Measures 8" From End to End Fitting Up to and Including a 7" Wrist with the Toggle Clasp Closed.

Bracelet Chain is Approx. 1/2" Wide with the Charms Dangling Down From this.

The Nature of this Bracelet is to Hang Chunky and Bold on the Wrist.

Weighs 76gms

Colorful Southwest Bracelet!

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Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

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February 27, 2010

When you get a chance, take a look at my shop at
www.southwestskyjewelry.etsy.com
there are 5 pages of beautiful Southwestern and Native American Jewelry Pieces, Vintage and Handmade! I am featuring my Turquoise and Onyx Bracelet today...I just love this combination of blues and black...very bold!

Sterling Turquoise Onyx Southwestern Treasure Charm Bracelet

Description:
Sterling Silver , Arizona and Nevada Turquoise, Onyx, Southwestern Treasure Charm Bracelet

Gorgeous Treasure Bracelet with Shades of Blue, Blueish Greens and Black...Loaded with Turquoise Nuggets and Rondelles, Onyx Beads and Vintage Sterling Silver.

Heavy Double Linked Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet-Links Measure 3/8" X 3/8" and are Thick. The Large Toggle Clasp (3/4" X 3/4" Diameter) is a Beautiful Sterling & Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Marked ".925" with Hallmarks on the Ring and Bar of the Clasp.

Bracelet Will Fit Up to and Including a 7-1/2" Wrist

The Total Weight is 96gms!

Charms:

Vintage 1" X 1" X 1/4" Thick Sterling Silver Inlaid Stone Heart (8 Inlaid Stones), Marked "ATI" "925"and "MEXICO"

2 Vintage Native American/Southwestern Motif Vintage Sterling and Turquoise Charms

Vintage Sterling Feather

Vintage Sterling Silver Southwest Dream Catcher with Turquoise

2 Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Onyx Charms (Star & Leaf)

4 Black Mottled Zuni Bear Charms

6 Black Heart Bead Charms

The Nature of this Type of Bracelet is to Hang on the Wrist Bold and Chunky...Nice Conversation Piece!

Southwestern Art for the Wrist!

Great Gift for the Charm Bracelet Lover/Collector!

Native American & Southwestern Jewelry

SOLD

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February 26, 2010
Ahhh...the sun is shining a little today and it is not snowing here!
I have a beautiful little Sheltie named Kenna...when I take her out for her walks she just loves playing in the snow...I wipe her feet off when we go indoors...I keep a towel on the front porch for this...now she is starting to hold her paw up so I can wipe it off...she is such a smart, adorable dog!!!

I will describe 1 of my favorite listings today...a very unique ring...

A Vintage Sterling Ring with 3 Deep Purple Blood Red Stones

Description:
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Ring with 3 Oval Stones that are a Deep Purple Blood Red, (Depending Upon the Light). I had Initially Listed this as Amethyst, but there is a Definite Blood Red Hue to it. Beautiful Silver Work. Southwestern Navajo Style. Marked "925".

Ring size 7.

The Face of this Ring Measures 1-1/2"Long X 5/8"Wide.

The Oval Stones Measure 3/8"L X 1/4"W.

Weighs 12gms.

Good Vintage Condition.

Beautiful and Very Unique Ring!

Native American & Southwestern Jewelry

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February 25, 2010

I just got back from the southern California /LA area. It was my first time there. Wow, the traffic is every bit as congested as I had heard...it makes me very glad to live where I do, near Cincinnati Ohio...We went to Hollywood, of course, and drove through Beverly Hills...I must say I was not impressed at all, in fact I was shocked at how unimpressive it is. You would think that the celebrities in Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills could chip in together and fix their roads...I guess they are waiting for the town and state to pick up the tab, (but to be fair they probably pay huge taxes to live there). Anyway, I have no desire to ever visit there again, but it was worth seeing it once.

This is my newest listing:

Sterling Turquoise Onyx Southwestern Treasure Charm Bracelet
Description:
Sterling Silver , Arizona and Nevada Turquoise, Onyx, Southwestern Treasure Charm Bracelet

Gorgeous Treasure Bracelet with Shades of Blue, Blueish Greens and Black...Loaded with Turquoise Nuggets and Rondelles, Onyx Beads and Vintage Sterling Silver.

Heavy Double Linked Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet-Links Measure 3/8" X 3/8" and are Thick. The Large Toggle Clasp (3/4" X 3/4" Diameter) is a Beautiful Sterling & Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Marked ".925" with Hallmarks on the Ring and Bar of the Clasp.

Bracelet Will Fit Up to and Including a 7-1/2" Wrist

The Total Weight is 96gms!

Charms:

Vintage 1" X 1" X 1/4" Thick Sterling Silver Inlaid Stone Heart (8 Inlaid Stones), Marked "ATI" "925"and "MEXICO"

2 Vintage Native American/Southwestern Motif Vintage Sterling and Turquoise Charms

Vintage Sterling Feather

Vintage Sterling Silver Southwest Dream Catcher with Turquoise

2 Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Onyx Charms (Star & Leaf)

4 Black Mottled Zuni Bear Charms

6 Black Heart Bead Charms

The Nature of this Type of Bracelet is to Hang on the Wrist Bold and Chunky...Nice Conversation Piece!

Southwestern Art for the Wrist!

Great Gift for the Charm Bracelet Lover/Collector!

Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

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Feb. 12, 2010

another of my recent listings...

Copper and Turquoise Spiney Oyster Charm Bracelet

Description:
Handmade Copper Charm Bracelet Features a Vintage Hallmarked Teardrop Shape Centerpiece (Marked "Copper"), with a "Quarter Moon and Steps" Southwestern Motif.

Also Attached are Tons of Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Stones, Nuggets and Beads, Along with Some Cute Spiral Copper Charms and Beads. Sturdy 5/8" Diameter Copper Toggle Clasp.

The Bracelet Measures 8" From End to End Fitting Up to and Including a 7" Wrist with the Toggle Clasp Closed.

Bracelet Chain is Approx. 1/2" Wide with the Charms Dangling Down From this.

The Nature of this Bracelet is to Hang Chunky and Bold on the Wrist.

Weighs 76gms

Colorful Southwest Bracelet!

Thank You!

Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

SOLD

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Feb. 10, 2010...snow, snow and more snow!

The bracelet in the photo above is one of my recent listings...

Vintage Sterling Cuff Bracelet with 2 Turquoise Stones and 1 Creamy Orange Stone. Marked "STERLING" and Hallmarked with a Conjoined "JP". I Believe this is the Hallmark of Navajo Silversmith "Jane (Yikaazba) Popovich".

The Bracelet Has Many Navajo Stampings Front and Sides.

Creamy Orange Stone Oval Measures 5/8" X 3/8".
The 2 Turquoise Oval Stones Each Measure 1/2" X 1/4".

The Widest Point of the Bracelet in Front is 3/4".
The Back of the Cuff Measures a Bit Over 1/4" Wide.

Bracelet Measures 5-1/4" End to End Plus a 1-1/4" Gap for a Total of 6-1/2".

Weighs 21.9gms

Very Pretty Collectible Bracelet!

Thank You!

Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

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Wow, what a day (Feb. 8, 2010)...I bought some amazing jewelry today...I can not wait to get it listed! For now I will add a photo and description of one of my current listings...

Large Navajo 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Shadowbox Pendant Artist Signed "Marty Monte" Navajo 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Shadowbox Vintage Pendant, Heavy and Large!

The Large Pendant is Handmade and Hallmarked by Navajo Artist "Marty Monte".

Made of Solid Sterling Silver with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Accents. Large Teardrop Shaped Shadowbox Design is Outlined in Gold and Features a Golden Dolphin and Golden Wave in the Sea; Lighthouse, Rocks and Seagulls in the Background. Navajo Silver Stampings Border the Large Teardrop.

Pendant Measures 3-1/4" Including the Bale
Teardrop Measures: 2-1/2" X 1-3/4"
Large Bale: 3/4" X 1/2"
Weighs 43.8gms (Pendant and Bale)
Total Weight with Sterling Necklace Collar is 65.8gms!

This Gorgeous Pendant is on a Solid Sterling Silver "V" Collar Necklace, Marked "KABANA" and "STERLING". Collar is 1/4" Wide. Weighs 22gms.

Artist Info: Navajo Silversmith Marty Monte is From Gallup New Mexico and has Won Awards for His Amazing Designs & Intricate Metal Work.

He Also Designs Amazing Shadowbox Eggs. (Try Googling "marty monte egg". It is Definitely Worth a Look!).

Very Collectible Piece of Jewelry!

Thank-You!!!

Native American Bracelet

SOLD
Feb. 7, 2010...cold out, but still beautiful!!!! My car would not start today-so my husband is out there charging the battery. Then later he is off to a Super Bowl Party! Anyways, last night I listed a new listing in my Etsy Shop...I have posted the photo Left. This is the description:
Vintage Sterling Cuff Bracelet with 2 Turquoise Stones and 1 Creamy Orange Stone. Marked "STERLING" and Hallmarked with a Conjoined "JP". I Believe this is the Hallmark of Navajo Silversmith "Jane (Yikaazba) Popovich". The Bracelet Has Many Navajo Stampings Front and Sides. Creamy Orange Stone Oval Measures 5/8" X 3/8". The 2 Turquoise Oval Stones Each Measure 1/2" X 1/4". The Widest Point of the Bracelet in Front is 3/4". The Back of the Cuff Measures a Bit Over 1/4" Wide. Bracelet Measures 5-1/4" End to End Plus a 1-1/4" Gap for a Total of 6-1/2". Weighs 21.9gms Very Pretty Collectible Bracelet!

Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

Feb. 6, 2010...it is just beautiful outside...fortunately the laptop in my Studio is directly in front of a large window that looks out over our backyard and woods... everything is snow covered and glistening...gorgeous...I have already shoveled so my Mail Lady can get in...got to ship those orders out, Ha!...also transferred 4 wheel barrels of wood from wood pile to house...I love using our wood stove on snowy days, it is so cozy....my husband plowed the driveway..its a long one...so we have been busy. Now I am getting ready to finish assembling my next Southwestern Charm Bracelet...this one is predominately turquoise with onyx...the centerpiece is a great vintage thick heart with stone inlays and sterling silver...once assembled I will post a photo of it here on my blog! I have vintage native american charms going on it...dreamcatcher, kachinas, zuni bears etc. This one is really going to be bold and chunky!

Southwest Sky Jewelry

February 5, 2010...I am in Southern Ohio...just kind of waiting to see what this winter storm brings us and I sure hope it isn't ice! This Miami Valley area seems to get more ice than snow in the winter...well some years anyway. I would rather have the snow than ice! I'm sure the Mid Atlantic is getting prepared...sounds like they are going to get quite a storm. I just started this blog last night...I am still tweaking layouts and links etc...my main link is to: www.southwestskyjewelry.etsy.com This is where I sell my Vintage and Handmade Southwestern and Native American Jewelry...I will try and have photos of some of my items on here and they will link to the rest of my Boutique Jewelry Items...right now I have over 80 items for sale. Take a look when you have a chance...

My Jewelry Blog 2-5-2010

About me and my Jewelry:

Vintage Native American Southwest Turquoise and Sterling Jewelry is my Passion, Especially Charm Bracelets! I Also Sell Coral, Onyx and Even Twilight Items. Creating my Own Southwestern Charm Bracelets Keeps me in Constant Search of Beautiful Native American Charms that I Can Add to these Bracelets. I Search Relentlessly for Hallmarked Pieces.

I absolutely love collecting, buying and selling vintage Native American and Southwestern and Horse Related Jewelry. I have a couple of online venues where I sell my items: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthwestSkyJewelry and
on www.ebay.com my seller name is... shetlandgal.
I will also publish these again below.

Turquoise has always been my favorite stone (other than Amethyst-my Birthstone). Sterling Silver my favorite Precious Metal, especially Vintage Sterling Silver.

Over the years I have noticed that Sterling Silver from Oregon and Washington State is especially nice, so anytime I see that for sale I take a second look!

Of course Turquoise from the Southwest is the best- Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada-so beautiful and rich- you can not beat it worldwide!

I also love to make my own Handmade Southwestern, Native American Style Bracelets and Necklaces.

My other Passion is Horses-I was lucky enough to own 2 beautiful horses for 18-19years. Their names were Love and Nevada.
There is something about a horse that enriches the Soul.

I love my pets: 3 cats-Putter, Pumpkin and Dusty. Putter is black, Pumpkin is orange and Dusty is Grey. My Sheltie is named Kenna (which is a Scottish name meaning "fair one"). She is sweet and so smart!

Well this is the first day, or I should say night for my new blog. I think I will enjoy this!

I wonder how much snow we will get tonight....